Struggle in Russia

Did Count Kleinmichel refuse the right to continue the chat?

Yes, of course there is, but Nicholas I also has the right to force him to say that he is ugly, unless Count Kleinmichel doesn't want to continue to hang out in Russia, otherwise he must answer this question!

Count Kleinmichel pretended to think for a long time, as if he was recalling his impression of Count Rostovtsev, but he was actually thinking about what kind of answer would make Nicholas I feel that he was telling the truth, but Not to offend Count Rostovtsev.

After a while, he replied: "Sorry, Your Majesty, forgive me for recalling it for so long, because I really don't have a deep impression of that earl. In my impression, he always sat there without saying a word, as if he was interested in something. None of them are interested, except that work is reading, and usually there is no personal relationship, anyway, I have never seen him take the initiative to participate in dances or salons."

Count Kleinmichel glanced at Nicholas I and found that His Majesty listened very carefully, so he could only bite the bullet and continue: "It seems that even if he is invited to the party, he is alone on the side. He was the one who left the earliest, and he was not close to anyone, just like... like the most familiar stranger around him!"

"The most familiar stranger?"

After repeating it, Nicholas I said with a smile: "This summary is very incisive. He is indeed like this! But, Peter, what I want to know is your personal impression of him. Is there nothing else besides these?"

"Others?" Earl Kleinmichel pretended to recall, "I feel that his city is also very deep, as if he deliberately doesn't get close to outsiders, and the others seem to be quite smart, and he is very experienced in handling things... "

Nicholas I nodded as he listened, not knowing whether he agreed with Count Kleinmichel's opinion or something else. After Count Kleinmichel finished speaking, he suddenly asked again: "Okay, Peter, what do you think of this case and how Count Rostovtsev handled it?"

Count Kleinmichel groaned again in his heart, how could he dare to have any opinions, don't you look at who are involved in this ghost case, Count Uvarov, Grand Duke Constantine, right? There is Count Rostovtsev, who is a big man who can make the Russian officialdom shake by stomping his feet. He can't afford to offend any of them, so how dare he have any opinions!

It's a pity that he still has to answer this question, and he can only answer: "Personally speaking, I don't like the way Count Rostovtsev handled it. If that despicable act is let go, it will never be a good thing in the long run. If If possible, I really want to deal with it fairly and punish these bastards severely!"

As he spoke, he raised his head to observe Nicholas I's expression, and he didn't mean to be unhappy when he saw that the Supreme listened carefully.

Just a little bit more at ease.

"But I also know that the scope of this case is too great. If it is really handled fairly, it may cause an uproar and cause bad influence. This is not a good thing. So I am also very entangled. I want to punish them, and I am a little Scared of hands and feet..."

Nicholas I suddenly sighed when he heard this, and echoed: "Yes. Who said no! You are the only one who is afraid!"

Count Kleinmichel didn't dare speak. He knew that what he said just now should be more to Nicholas I's taste, and might even resonate with the emperor. It's just that he also knows that there is nothing to be proud of. Don't guess the emperor's mind. Their changes will definitely catch you off guard. Anyway, he can't keep up most of the time. Now he just hopes that this topic will stop here , then he would be thankful.

Nicholas I walked back and forth in the study a few times. Obviously, Count Kleinmichel's resonance was still very strong, and he was rarely so melancholy. After a long time, he slowly sat back behind the desk and said in a deep voice:

"I still can't swallow this breath. If the case is closed like this, it will indeed condone some people as you said, and make them more daring and unscrupulous. This is definitely not a good thing!"

Speaking of which, Nicholas I fell silent again, as if he was thinking about how to deal with this matter. This period of time was a torment for Earl Kleinmichel. He really didn't want to know Nicholas I's decision, because if it got out, it would easily cause misunderstanding.

If Earl Uvarov and his group mistakenly think that what he said to Nicholas I caused them to be taught a lesson, then he would be wronged.

But he could only stand there honestly, waiting for Nicholas I's final judgment, that feeling was really tormenting!

After a long time, Nicholas I suddenly sighed again, glanced at Count Kleinmichel and said, "Peter, go and invite Duke Peter Volkonski, I have..."

Speaking of this, Nicholas I was stunned for a moment, because he just remembered that Prince Peter Volkonski had been sick for a month, and the old guy was in such a mess that he had to bid farewell to the Winter Palace and recuperate at home.

This made Nicholas I sigh again, because he found that there were fewer and fewer old ministers who were handy. Peter Volkonski probably wouldn't be able to survive this winter, and Paskovich's health was getting worse day by day. Recently, it seems that I have a gout attack and I can't even climb up on horseback.

Apart from these two, Menshikov was barely fit to complete his arrangement, but the old fellow was negotiating with the Turkish barbarians in Istanbul.

Well, looking at it this way, Nicholas I felt that he didn't even have a confidant around him to call on.

A few years ago, he still thought that old Adlerberg could fill Peter Volkonski's vacancy, but that old guy put too much effort into it and was not as reliable as Peter Volkonski. Moreover, his relationship with Uvarov seemed a little unclear, and he was not suitable for this job at all.

After much deliberation, Nicholas I's gaze was firmly locked on Count Kleinmichel. It seemed that the only reliable political partner for him was this politically dull little partner?

Nicholas I was familiar with the personality of Earl Kleinmichel, and knew that he was not the best candidate, but who made him unavailable now? I can only catch the ducks on the shelves!

Thinking about it, Nicholas I waved to Count Kleinmichel, let him get closer, and then whispered a few words...

When Count Kleinmichel walked out of Nicholas I's study room, one head was already as big as two, because he never thought that Nicholas I would throw this unfortunate task to him, he really didn't want to touch it , and I really don't know what to do!